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Expert panellists in Hong Kong discussed the rise of private credit as a preferred debt structure in Asia, as interest rates remain high and traditional bond issuance slows down.

The Bank of England and the China's central bank will sign a three-year FX swap agreement. Will this increase the use of renminbi for trade in the UK and Europe and what more needs to be done? CT asks the experts.

The yen has hit a low not seen in about two and a half years, triggering criticism against Tokyo for brewing a currency war. Is the Japanese yen really undervalued? CT asks the experts.

An agreement has been made to avert the US fiscal cliff, but are the political measures sensible and what does it mean for the US dollar? CT asks the experts.

Dave Fuentebella is named as the new global head of transaction banking for Deutsche Bank in the Philippines.

Third quarter balance of payments data shows a high demand for Aussie dollar-assets. What is the growth driver? Are we going to see another surge in the Aussie dollar?
 CT asks the experts.

Low FX volatility provides a relatively cheap hedging environment for corporate treasurers. Although bankers are feeling itchy, few have acted on it.

It has been argued concerns over a US fiscal cliff will not deter more capital inflows into Asia. Will policymakers in Asia stand in the way of appreciation? CT asks the experts.

The yen's strength is of constant concern to the Japanese government, sparking much debate over how to weaken it. Some have suggested adopting the Swiss method of sticking to a cap which the central bank will defend. Is this wise? CT asks the experts.

India’s rupee has strengthened on the back of strong foreign inflows. Some suggest this is a direct consequence of the country opening up its commercial borders. Is this a fair assessment and is the rally sustainable? CT asks the experts.

China reported the first-ever quarterly decline in official FX reserves in the second quarter, based on balance of payments numbers. CT asks what are the implications.

China’s banks’ purchases of US dollars maybe turning negative on a net basis, implying the dollars China raises through exports are no longer enough to cover its dollar import costs. Is China’s corporate sector witnessing a dollar shortage?